1. Opportunities in the Rural Area Renewable Energy Rob Pattinson Consultant, Planning Knights Solicitors LLP

2. Introduction Some Facts Energy Use will double within 20 years Need to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by 60% by 2050 30 years oil reserves 60 years gas reserves 85 years(?) uranium reserves Coal Reserves

3. Renewable Energy (1) Renewable Energy in the Rural Area Wind Power - Wind Turbines How Does it Work? Is planning permission required? How can the electricity be used? Common Issues of Concern By 2030 22.6% RE in EU

4. Renewable Energy (1) contd. Wind Turbine

5. Renewable Energy (2) Solar Energy Around since 1970’s Is planning Permission Required? How does it work? Remains costly Several competing technologies Other forms of RE

6. Renewable Energy (2) contd. Solar Panels

7. Renewable Energy (3) A rural context Case Study 1 18.44m Ground to tip wind turbine proposed on farm Recommended for approval but refused by Councillors

8. Renewable Energy (4) Some More Facts EU Renewable Energy Directive Increase in RE from 5.5 to 30% “Unlocking Investment to Deliver Britain's Low Carbon Future” – Green Investment Bank Report De-carbonisation works – Scale not seen since Second World War

9. Renewable Energy (5) Abolition of Infrastructure Planning Commission Major Infrastructure Planning Unit National Policy Statements 18 th August 2010 LA’s sell renewable energy Delivery of Projects?

10. Renewable Energy (6) Case Study 2 Dairy Farmer – 650 dairy cows Large electricity bill- proposed wind turbine 15% chance of success Other forms of renewable energy discounted Typical scenario

11. The sites 24 hour consumption varies between circa 6kW and 54kW Total annual consumption estimated at 183 MWh.

12. Renewable Energy (7) Case Study 2 contd. Whole Site Approach Solar and Wind Difficulties and Hurdles to Overcome Attitude of Local Planning Authorities Strong Legal Presumption in Favour of Renewable Energy Development

13. Renewable Energy (8) Planning Policy currently “Not fit for Purpose” Rural Areas – Vast Resource New Rural Industry Education and Information The Role of Local Communities Promotion of Schemes and Investment

14. Conclusion Unique Challenge to enable the UK to meet its EU Obligations and move towards a carbon free economy Massively Scaled Up Government Intervention Required